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CRUISING WITH KATE (PAPERBACK) 
​by Bernard F. Conners
"A deftly crafted and inherently fascinating read from beginning to end."
–Midwest Book Review
"A life of cinematic brio . . . his autobiography is remarkable."
–New World Review
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Buckle up and enjoy a rollicking ride with Bernard and "Cool Kate," his unflappable wife, on a memorable trip behind the scenes at diverse places such as corporate boardrooms, The Paris Review, and the FBI, with jaunts to Hollywood and the Hamptons and points in between. Watch for the bold-faced names as you rove through Manhattan, from the staid and proper 21 Club to dining with the stars at Elaine's. Follow the insecure Bernard's nouveau riche climb up New York's social ladder on this rags-to-riches literary joyride. In this paperback edition, Pulitzer-prize winning author William Kennedy reflects on his friendship with Bernard throughout the forty years they've known each other. 

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SUNDOWN DUDE
by Bernard F. Conners
"Readers of crime thrillers who look for irony, a dash of humor, and a complex character ... will find Sundown Dude an involving read that's unique, hard to predict, and surprising in its definitive conclusion."
–Midwest Book Review

"Well-informed by Bernard’s lived experiences, Sundown Dude promises a thrilling read, full of scandal and adventure."
​ –Loudonville Neighbors

For Charlotte, there was no thrill like riding her Harley. From its starting roar to its smooth satisfying growl, the machine between her legs thrummed with barely restrained vitality. Speed, freedom, adventure —nothing compared.

Nothing, that is, until she robbed a bank. After that first burst of adrenalin, she was hooked. For a low-paid librarian and single mom, money was definitely a bonus, but most of all there was the addictive kick of risk and power that triggered a string of brash stickups. 
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​Sundown Dude is a fast-paced ride that flirts with danger, sexual manipulation, tabloid journalism, and the lengths one woman will go to take what she wants before the sun sets on her world. 

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UPPER EAST SIDE GIRL
by Bernard F. Conners
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Upper East Side Girl features protagonist Parker Livingstone who appears to have it all—talent, good looks, a grandiose apartment overlooking Central Park, and a job as a Manhattan literary agent.  An aspiring writer, he channels his frustrations with an unrelenting boss and intimidating socialites within his building, into a satirical roman à clef where his imagination flourishes. As his publishing and social pressures mount, Parker’s life spirals out of control, and he takes refuge in an abandoned elevator where time stands still. It is here that he becomes infatuated with a beautiful, yet mysterious, young woman who consumes his attention. In addition to a riveting story, Upper East Side Girl brings intriguing metaphysical issues into question: Where is the line between past and present?  Between "real" life and the life of the mind?  Between unconventional and unhinged?

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CRUISING WITH KATE: A PARVENU IN XANADU
by Bernard F. Conners
"A deftly crafted and inherently fascinating read from beginning to end."
–Midwest Book Review
"A life of cinematic brio . . . his autobiography is remarkable."
–New World Review

Buckle up and enjoy a rollicking ride with Bernard and "Cool Kate," his unflappable wife, on a memorable trip behind the scenes at diverse places such as corporate boardrooms, The Paris Review, and the FBI, with jaunts to Hollywood and the Hamptons and points in between. Watch for the bold-faced names as you rove through Manhattan, from the staid and proper 21 Club to dining with the stars at Elaine's. Follow the insecure Bernard's nouveau riche climb up New York's social ladder on this rags-to-riches literary joyride.

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DANCEHALL
by Bernard F. Conners
"Strong stuff... Well-written."
–The New York Times
"Strong and authoritative writing teamed with unrelenting suspense . . . A thriller in elegant attire"
–The Denver Post
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When the well-preserved body of a young woman surfaces from the icy depths of Lake Placid twenty years after her death, the professional and personal life of successful businessman David Powell begins to crumble. Authorities don't know her identity, only that her death had been violent. For Powell, the discovery fuels deep-seated fears and threatens to uncover secrets he has hidden from his beautiful wife and daughter. Struggling to hold on to his family and business, Powell faces a cunning opponent who threatens everything he's worked for, even his very life. A perennial best-seller, Dancehall engages the reader in a tale of intrigue, passion and suspense that captivates to the final page.

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TAILSPIN: THE STRANGE CASE OF MAJOR CALL
by Bernard F. Conners
"Conners fits together evidence from the two crimes like pieces of the same puzzle."
–The Associated Press

In Tailspin: The Strange Case of Major Call, best-selling author Bernard F. Conners presents the story of Major James Arlon Call, a heroic airman whose passion for excitement propelled him into a horrifying life of crime. As a young man, Major James Call had it all – a brilliant mind, devoted wife, dashing good looks, and an illustrious career as a decorated flyer. But Major Call also had a dark side – a penchant for speed, danger, life on the edge and survival at any cost. Haunted by the death of his young wife, Call volunteered for wartime combat "suicide missions," then for further diversions, turned to gambling and crime. What follows is the captivating story of brazen burglaries, a shootout with the police, and a 106-day manhunt. An unlikely criminal, Call was never charged with many of the crimes he committed including one of the most notorious unsolved murders of the 20th Century –the Sam Sheppard murder case.

Conners, a former FBI agent, employs a dramatized, yet factual, narrative to present a gripping account of his charming but deadly protagonist. Tailspin is based on extraordinary research conducted over a period of decades, and contains over 80 pages of stunning evidence, photographs and exhibits to support the narrative.

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TAILSPIN: THE STRANGE CASE OF MAJOR CALL
 – SHEPPARD MURDER SOLVED
by Bernard F. Conners
"Former FBI agent Conners has fleshed out a gripping tale of one of the most famous murders in American history."
–American Booksellers Association, Booksense 76 Selection

A stunning photograph discovered by the son of Dr. Sam and Marilyn Sheppard in a family album propels the case against Major James Call even further since Tailspin: The Strange Case of Major Call was published in hardcover. Now on the cover of the latest edition of Tailspin, the photograph shows Marilyn Sheppard at a sports car rally just days before her murder with a man who has been identified by associates as Call. A new section about the photograph and the process of identifying Call is included in the softcover edition.

Robert Sylvester, Call's closest friend since childhood, who was with Call a short time before the Sheppard homicide, stated in a letter to author Bernard F. Conners that the man in the picture was unquestionably Jim Call:

"I would never believe it was anyone else for a hundred indefinable reasons -- his posture, hair, conformation of his head, etc. The other reason was the watch he was wearing. I had lost the Curvex my folks gave me when I went into the service, and was into the market for a watch when Jim passed through Chicago on his way East. I saw the face of his with the black dial and I wanted one like it..."

Call was never charged with many of the crimes he committed, including the murder of Marilyn Sheppard. Former FBI Agent Conners chronicles with a captivating narrative a story of a hero gone horribly astray and his role in one of the most notorious murders of the 20th Century that inspired "The Fugitive."

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OXFORD DAYS
by Paul West
"West's version of a memoir is a veritable feast for fans of his inimitable literary stylings, at once an artfully rendered distillation of the world's most eminent academic institutions as only a writer of West's insight and literary prowess might create, as well as a lyric, often humorous recollection of the author's own emerging genius." 
–Publishers Weekly

The special ethos of Oxford University continues to take hold on award-winning author Paul West. Now a world-renowned writer and acclaimed literary stylist, West illuminates the reader regarding one of the oldest and most venerable universities in the world. Writing with an affectionate smile, West takes you beyond the classroom with vignettes and memories that made his Oxford experience unforgettable. His vivid descriptions and rhapsodic language are enhanced by the personality on show. Recreating the ambiance with infinite care--from the ancient scent of colleges to witty interpretations of the Oxford accent--Oxford Days is a literary treasure for Oxford alumni and all those who appreciate literature.

Never before has the Oxford landscape been captured as it is in this work. With inimitable style, West combines sensory experience with the camaraderie among students and the colorful characters that were an integral part of his Oxford education. Oxford Days offers an inside look at the mentors and literature that influenced West in his earliest days as a writer. His appreciation of Oxford has developed over time and continues to influence him today. 

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BOBBY JONES - STROKE OF GENIUS
THE MOVIE AND THE MAN
"A dreamlike look at a storybook hero. Bobby Jones - Stroke of Genius will transport you to a more innocent time in a way few movies can."
–Jeffrey Lyons, NBC/TV

Before professional sports became the behemoth industry it is today, the game of golf gave rise to one of the most gifted natural athletes the world has ever known. A man whose extraordinary talent and will to win earned him the Grand Slam of golf - a record he still holds to this day - and universal recognition as one of the greatest golfers in history. A reluctant hero, his grace and charm made him one of the popular figures of his day. His name was Bobby Jones.
Released in 2004, the major motion picture Bobby Jones-Stroke of Genius, starring Jim Caviezel (The Passion of the Christ), earned stellar reviews across the United States and in the United Kingdom. As a companion to the film, British American published the full-color pictorial movie book, Bobby Jones-Stroke of Genius, The Movie and the Man. Spectacular photos from film locations in Scotland and America are included with some of the finest historical images of Bobby Jones. All are complemented by text from film producers, actors and other members of the film team, along with articles on Jones' life and accomplishments.

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DOWN THE FAIRWAY
by Robert T. Jones Jr. and O.B. Keeler
"Down the Fairway is an intimate close-up. It trumpets the character, sportsmanship, and persistence of the youth who at twenty-five has won six national championships. But, strangely, there is nothing boastful about it. The simplicity of the telling lends charm."
–New York Evening Post 1927

At age twenty-four, Bobby Jones thought he had accomplished all he ever could in the world of golf. An amateur with a skill that would rival any professional player, Jones had won the U.S. Open and the British Open in the same year, which at the time was unimaginable for any golfer. Jones sat down to write his story in Down the Fairway, not realizing what the rest of his career would hold for him.
Originally released in 1927, Down the Fairway is Jones' tribute to golf in a book that is part memoir, part golf instructional, part golf history. Starting with the basics of his evolution into the game of golf (and life) Jones talks about a passion for a game that infected him from the age of five until his death in 1971. Jones focuses more on his losses than his actual wins claiming that is where he learned the most. He manages to look back on his losses without bitterness and see them for what they were for him: lessons in life.
Down the Fairway is an inspiring read in which Jones comes across the pages as every bit the gentleman, deep thinker, and golf genius he was known to be in life.
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TOM CROW: KING OF CLUBS
by Tom Crow and Al Barkow
"One of the driving forces in the industry, Tom has the qualities that we would want in a businessmen, friend and ambassador."
–Hale Irwin on Tom Crow

A vantage point like no other...

Whether speaking from his experiences as an entrepreneur, an innovator in equipment design, or an accomplished golfer, Tom Crow brings a unique perspective with one central theme: a passion for the world's greatest game.

It is that passion that fueled the young Australian to become his nation's amateur champion in 1961 and would introduce him to legendary golfers throughout the world. Trusting in his ingenuity and drive, Tom moved to the United States in 1973 and with $60,000 founded Cobra Golf, Inc., dedicated to bringing the best in equipment at an affordable price to golfers at all experience levels. Cobra's selling price more than two decades later was $750 million, highlighting a phenomenal financial success story that has had a vital impact on the game.

During his years of hard work and innovation, Tom developed the legendary "Baffler," the utility wood that is now copied by nearly all other golf companies. He initiated the three-wedge system, created the first extra-length driver (appropriately dubbed the "Long Tom"), and reintroduced graphite shafts to the American market for lighter-weight clubs. Tom's contributions on behalf of the game continue today and include his role in bringing the life story of famous golfer Bobby Jones to movie screens in Bobby Jones - Stroke of Genius. He remains an ambassador for the game worldwide, whether consulting with players such as Greg Norman, Hale Irwin, and Ben Crenshaw on nuances in equipment, or reflecting on the unique camaraderie that the game creates during a day on the course.

Al Barkow

With more than four decades of golf writing to his credit, Al Barkow is one of the industry's premier golf historians and most prolific contributors.

The former editor of Golf Magazine and Golf Illustrated, Al was also an associate producer of Shell's Wonderful World of Golf television series. His many books include Gene Sarazen and Shell's Wonderful World of Golf, Gettin' to The Dance Floor, That's Golf: The Best of Al Barkow, and The History of the PGA Tour. Al's work has also appeared in numerous newspapers and magazines and he was a commentator on Inside the PGA Tour and The Senior PGA Tour television programs. He lives in Albany, California.

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